Kilkea Castle, Kilkea Demesne, Co. Kildare.
Conversion of an unused nightclub into a leisure complex and spa at Kilkea Castle.
18174 · Kildare County Council · Lodged 21 February 2018
- Reference
- 18174
- Authority
- Kildare County Council
- Register status
- Decided
- Type
- PERMISSION
- Received
- 21 February 2018
Summary
AI-generatedPermission is sought to change the use of an unused single-storey nightclub and bar into a leisure complex featuring a swimming pool, spa, gym, and changing rooms. The project includes two small single-storey rear extensions within the grounds of a protected structure.
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Official record
Development description
Change of use from a single storey, unused nightclub and bar area to a leisure complex (swimming pool, spa area, changing rooms, gym and plant room with associated below ground tanks) including 2 single storey extensions to the rear (12sqm and 34sqm) connection to on-site services and all associated site works within the curtilage of a protected structure (rps no. B37-02, niah ref. 11903719)
Key dates
Timeline
- Application received21 February 2018
- Further information requested16 April 2018
- Further information received3 January 2019
- Decision due30 January 2019
- Decision issued28 January 2019
- Grant issued5 March 2019
- Permission expiry4 March 2024
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